On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection published submitted plans for the rebuilding of the Placida Fishing Pier. The pier is a long-awaited reconstruction after recen…
Above, the parking areas where no parking signs went up in September around the Palm Island Transit ferry area of Placida Road. Charlotte graphic
A representative from Palm Island Transit Inc. ca…
The 1st Street area of Gasparilla Island is a formidable surfing spot after storms, whether hurricane or just high winds. On Saturday, there were many out there to catch the remnant waves of Isaias…
GICIA and Lee County partner to restore historic Banyan Street
BY THE GICIA
In partnership with Lee County, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is moving forward wit…
Savannah Pope (center) defended her Charlotte County Championship title on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at St. Andrews South golf course. The Lady Mantas also continued their winning streak nine years in a row…
BY ERNIE VANDERWALT
We all have our routines. Coffee, first thing in the morning. Brush your teeth, last thing at night, glasses off, plug in the phone. And everything in between.
There’s a wa…
El Nino can have intense atmospheric and oceanographic effects, such as increased precipitation, flooding, and warmer ocean temperatures, with observable impacts on marine ecosystems for months or e…
Andrew Taylor, Lance Schyck, Travis Joiner and Mike Reid of Family Treedition and Reid’s Trees were seen recently working around the island. They serve the commuity of Gasparilla Island and surround…
